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Version 1.4 Home Afar Update Summary and Patch Notes
03/06: Hexi Map | Chapter 3
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Version 1.4: Home Afar is a major update released on March 6, 2026, which introduced a new region, Hexi, starting at Jade Gate Pass. Learn more about Home Afar's content and events here.
List of Contents
Version 1.4 Home Afar Major Updates
- New Area: Hexi - Jade Gate Pass
- Hexi Jianghu Legacies Vol. 1-3
- Campaign - Whitecrown Fortress
- World Boss: Wandering Ark
- Main Chapter: Burlap Sack
- Martial Art Path: Bamboocut - Dust
- Mystic Skill: Flute of Tides
- Heroes' Realm: Yama's Seal
- New Appearances
- Mid-Season Sprint
- Increased Development Level Caps
- Sword Trial: Abyssal Lament
- Taiping Mausoleum Challenge Update
New Area: Hexi - Jade Gate Pass
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| Unlock Req. | Reach Lv. 14 Complete By Lamplight |
Jade Gate Pass is the new area that will be featured in the update, which is the introductory location of the new major region, Hexi. Use the Mystic Skill, Cosmic Reveral, to reverse time on broken objects, along with a new Mystic Skill, Moonleap Morph, which can let you transform into a fish.
Collect rewards in the Gilt-Fin Collection by collecting Hexi poems found in the region. Rewards include Mystic Skill Enhancement Item - Fleeting Scales, Recipe - Chao-an Gate Diagram, Lingering Melody, Echo Jade, and more!
Jade Gate Pass 100% Exploration Guide
Hexi Jianghu Legacies Vol. 1-3
| Hexi Jianghu Legacies | ||
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In the Quiet of Night |
 Desert Without Sails |
A Wellspring of Hope |
3 Jianghu Legacies are available in Jade Gate Pass, where In the Quiet of Night and Desert Without Sails are mandatory quests to access Hexi. Hop into these stories to learn more about the mysteries of the new region!
List of All Jianghu Legacy Quests
Campaign - Whitecrown Fortress
Whitecrown Fortress is a Campaign Quest available at Whitecrown City. Face Guo Xin, the featured Campaign Boss in the quest, to get Accessory - Iron Domination, either as a reward or as a purchasable item in the Season Shop.
Guo Xin Location and How to Beat
World Boss: Wandering Ark
The Wandering Ark is a World Boss lurking around Straying Steed Sands in Jade Gate Pass. A first defeat will reward you with items such as Hair Ornament - Withered Twig, 5 Inner Way Note: Custom Chests, 3 Medicinal Tales, and 20 Echo Jades. This boss will also be available as a Trial in the Sword Forge Challenges.
Wandering Ark Location and How to Beat
Main Chapter: Burlap Sack
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| Unlock Req. | Reach Lv. 14 Complete By Lamplight |
Burlap Sack is the featured main quest in Jade Gate Pass. It was released on March 6, 2026 (UTC+8). Take the Mysterious Scroll in Karaz - Sand Boat and follow the fish's objective to trigger the quest. Rewards from Burlap Sack include Armor - Burlap Sack, Inscription - White Silk, Lingering Melody, Echo Jade, and more.
Burlap Sack Walkthrough and Rewards
Martial Art Path: Bamboocut - Dust
Everspring Umbrella |
Unfettered Rope Dart |
The Everspring Umbrella and the Unfettered Rope Dart are the primary weapons for Bamboocut - Dust, the new Martial Art Path that was released on March 6, 2026. This path is ideal for crowded battles due to its swiftness and long AoE.
Mystic Skill: Flute of Tides
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| Unlock Req. | Reach Lv. 14 Complete By Lamplight |
Obtain the Flute of Tides Mystic Skill by accomplishing the monk's quest in Peaceward Camp. This is a ranged Mystic Skill that can inflict continuous damage on several foes at once, while providing a boost to allies to ranged damage.
Flute of the Tides Walkthrough and Rewards
Heroes' Realm: Yama's Seal
Dao Lord |
God of Avarice |
Heroes' Realm: Yama's Seal features the Dao Lord and God of Avarice as its Bosses. Yama's Seal Lv. 81 was released on March 6, 2026, with a higher level version, Yama's Seal - Supreme, releasing on March 20, 2026.
Leaderboards for each Heroes' Realm will become available on the following day of their release at 5:00 AM (UTC+8).
New Appearances
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Battle Pass Appearance - Tiger's Bane Available from: March 6, 2026 Martial Art VFX Appearance - Fieryheart of War Available from: March 6, 2026 Shop Appearance - Desert Cavalry Available from: March 6, 2026 Shop Appearance - Heaven-Sent Verse Available from: March 6, 2026 Mount - Bactrian Camel Available from: March 6, 2026 Weapon Appearance - Moonlit Umbra Available from: March 6, 2026 Martial Art VFX Appearance - Ink-Stained Dust Available from: March 6, 2026 Mystic Skill VFX Appearance - Crane Pierces the Azure Sky Available from: March 9, 2026 Draw Shop Appearance - Snowy River Available from: March 13, 2026 Weapon Appearance - Parting Sorrow Available from: March 15, 2026 Mystic Skill VFX Appearance - Aureate Bounty Available from: March 17, 2026 Draw Shop Hairstyle - Sacrificial Flame Available from: March 20, 2026 Shop Appearance - Yin-Yang Unveiled Available from: March 20, 2026 Draw Shp Hairstyle - Dewpetal Pink Available from: March 24, 2026 Shop Appearance: Faded Vows Available from: March 24, 2026 Weapon Appearance - Silent Voice - Beyond All Forms Available from: March 27, 2026 Shop Appearance - Rain-Kissed Lotus Available from: March 30, 2026 |
List of All Outfits and Cosmetics
Mid-Season Sprint
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| Event Duration: | • March 13, 2026 - March 19, 2026 |
The first half of Season 2: Rewind will near its closing period between March 13, 2026, and March 19, 2026. Complete weekly quests and gather rewards such as Saver Talisman, Bonus Talisman, Echo Jade, Inner Way Note: Chest, and more. Weekly quests will reset every Monday at 5:00 AM (UTC+8).
Increased Development Level Caps
| Development Features | Level Cap |
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| Breakthrough 13 - Universal View | Level 90 |
| Gear Enhancement | Level 41-45 |
| Gear | Tier 86 |
| Gear Tuning and Attuning | Tier 86 |
Breakthrough Lv. 13: Universal View will become available on March 20, 2026. This will raise the level cap to Level 90. Additionally, tier levels for Gear, as well as Gear Tuning and Attuning, will increase to Tier 86.
Gear Enhancement level 41-45 will also be available, where Howling Ore: Glint will become a required enhancement material. This will restock every Monday at 5:00 AM (UTC+8) via Season Shop.
Sword Trial: Abyssal Lament
Coffin Master |
River Master |
The new Sword Trial, Abyssal Lament, will feature the Coffin Master and the River Master as its Bosses. This will be available on March 20, 2026, at 5:00 AM (UTC+8).
Taiping Mausoleum Challenge Update
A new Taiping Mausoleum - Path Trial challenge will arrive on March 20, 2026 (UTC+8). Currently, Path Trials are visible in the Taiping Mausoleum menu, where you can continue playing through each challenge from where you left off.
Version 1.4 Home Afar Events
| Event | Release Date |
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| Campaign Heroes Compendium Dawn to Dusk |
March 6, 2026 |
| Lumina Guide - Jade Gate Pass Chorus of Life |
March 13, 2026 |
| Traces of Spring | March 19, 2026 |
| Scratch-and-Seek | March 27, 2026 |
Campaign Heroes Compendium
| Event Start: | • March 6, 2026 |
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Campaign Heroes Compendium will be a permanent event that will arrive on March 6, 2026. This will serve as a guide that will aid you in unlock the poems hidden in Hexi, while also rewarding you for accomplishing every related quest.
Dawn to Dusk
| Duration: | • March 6, 2026 - April 6, 2026 |
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Dawn to Dusk has reset to Day 1 on March 6, 2026. Log in daily to claim new rewards, while gaining Inner Way Note: Chest and Softweave Dye Powder for reaching certain milestone days. On Day 18, players can claim 1 Resonance Voucher.
Lumina Guide - Jade Gate Pass
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| Duration: | • March 13, 2026 - April 1, 2026 |
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Lumina Guide - Jade Gate Pass will introduce Lightcase Exploration and Chronicle of Shadows Exploration quests to add more to the special charms of the Hexi region. Claim numerous rewards, including Accessory - Snack Charm, Resonating Melody, Echo Jade, Inner Way Note: Chest, and Martial Arts: Custom Notes!
Chorus of Life
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| Duration: | • March 13, 2026 - March 27, 2026 |
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Chorus of Life will feature new activities in Hexi, such as Heroic Gauntlet, Desert Clash, Sand Race, and Unfading Memories. All activities can be experienced in either Solo or Online Modes, where players can receive Points - Spring Drum for participating. To unlock this event, reach level 3 and complete Another New Wing.
How to Play Co-Op and Online Mode
Traces of Spring
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| Duration: | • March 19, 2026 - April 2, 2026 |
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Collect items from the rivers in Qinghe or Kaifeng and submit them to the Palmshadow Vault to accumulate points for the event. Items can have various shapes and values.
Gather enough points to obtain Hair Ornament - Sad Shroom, Decoration, Salted Fish Rack, and more! Each submission can also be exchanged for Echo Jades and Jade Fish. To unlock the event, reach level 3 and complete Another New Wing.
Scratch-and-Seek
| Duration: | • March 27, 2026 - April 2, 2026 |
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Unlock each layer of a golden leaf to claim various rewards. Rewards include Echo Jade, Resonating Melody, and more!
Version 1.4 Home Afar Release Time
Home Afar is Now Available!
The Version 1.4 Home Afar update is now available as of March 6, 2026 (UTC+8). Update your game to jump into the new events!
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| Version 1.4: Home Afar | Version 1.3: Spring's Bliss |
| Version 1.2: Live to Game | Update 1.1: Timeless Bonds |
| November 21 Special Message | November 18 Patch Notes |
| November 16 Patch Notes | - |
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